Seaboard Coast Line M-5 caboose #0809
The 40 foot Seaboard Coast Line box has roof hatch openings and is used for limestone/phosphate bulk loads
Date:
7/27/1974
Location:
Wadley, AL
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564
Collection Of:
Bernie Feltman
Rolling Stock:
SCL 809 (Caboose)
Author:
Bernie Feltman
Picture Categories: Roster,RollingStock
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SCL/SBD Alabama/Florida Foreign Power Stills/Roster; Cars, Bldgs. etc
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Date
Charles Stookey
General
I like the slant side cupol
1/12/2012 11:18:22 PM
Charles Burgess
General
Nice catch...check out the friction bearing trucks.
1/13/2012 12:16:59 AM
Robert Farkas
General
I wonder what the crew member in the caboose was thinking as you took this shot.
1/13/2012 7:40:04 AM
Karl Rethwisch
General
The trucks under the boxcar are an example of the RR's failed effort ta get a "few more miles" out of old trucks.
1/13/2012 4:28:25 PM
Karl Rethwisch
General
They installed roller bearings in old brass bearing side frames.
1/13/2012 4:29:37 PM
David Barrentine
General
Nice shot!
1/13/2012 8:45:38 PM
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